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Name:Carn Salachaidh
Hill number:1103
Height:648m / 2126ft
RHB Section:15B: Loch Vaich to Moray Firth
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Dornoch
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Graham, Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,G,Y)
Grid ref:NH 51889 87431
Summit feature:large granite boulder
Drop:235m
Col:413m  NH517838  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 20
(1:25k) 437N
Observations:boulder is about 2m higher and 55m NE of trig point (NH 51845 87405)
Survey:obvious summit/Leica RX1250
Comments:Summit surveyed at 648.0m
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From Glencalvie Lodge to Diebidale then E on excellent tracks towards Loch a' Chairn. Soon after crossing the Salachie Burn a newer track heads north before stopping at c440m at NH 506 863, leaving 1.5 km over open moorland to summit. Returned same route.benalder28418/02/2024
Parked at end of public road in Strath Rusdale.Crumblie221/04/2023
Parked by electricity substation (NH588908) W of Lower Gledfield, walked W along road past track at NH586907 (deer fence gate, locked, chicken-wired) to unlocked gate at NH582905, across fields to join track at ca NH NH584902, followed that to corner of wood (NH556872) [section of track S from fork at NH576897 is now blocked by planting, take W fork], then up old fence line past Creagan a' Choin Ruaidh, contored S of Carn an Liath-bhaid and Carn a' Chlaiginn, then directly up Carn Bhrain, to summit, then along ridge to Carn Salachaidh to summit, descended NNE, eventually meeting indistinct track from NH531897, followed that to gate into pasture (NH540899), and down improving tracks to road at Gruinards, back to start along road (6h50m)kdbennett16/04/2023
Parked at telephone exchange a mile east of Gledfield House and came up track shown on map just west of exchange. This track heads SW up hillside through wood and meets newer track not shown on OS maps that comes directly up form GH. (used this on way back). Up main track to corner of wood at 300m and then along the ridge heading west over multiple tops to summit of Carn Salachaidh. Contoured round north side of Carn a Chlaiginn on way back to avoid peat hags on higher ground to get back to main track back down to GH.Jossker25/10/2022
With Carn Bhrain. Biked in via the delightful Glen Calvie, visited this glen last year for the Corbett and was keen to return. 25km in total, 20km on good tracks. looking down on the book route, it didnt look very appealing. The return cycle was fabulous, barely turned a pedal, zoooom...Look out for the tame deer at the calvie gate, was there last time as well, lovely friendly hind.hils05/08/2022
As Gill and JulieB, except used a bike to Lochain a'Chairn. Gloriously sunny.iangalbraith22/03/2022
From N starting at Gruinards, following track initially, then rougher ground on ascent to Carn a' Bhealaich. On to Carn Salachaidh with its rock tor summit, then Carn Bhrain, Carn a' Chlaiginn. Descending traverse on N side of hills quite pleasant to return to end of track at stream crossing. Good views, as far as Assynt.RobertP11/11/2021
From the end of the road at Strath Rusdale. Easy 6 miles up wide forest track, which is pleasantly open as most of the trees have been felled, and then once outside the forest boundary what is clearly an old road to about 50m past the far end of the small plantation at the end of Lochan a Chairn. Headed in a direct line over to the 510m summit and then along the ridge. Wet and a bit rough in places but in general not too bad. Returned the same route. 16.2 miles 6hr 27min moving time. The track could be done quite efficiently with a bike which would save quite a bit of time.JulieB12/08/2021
From grassy area just after bridge over Allt Ghilinne west of Gruinards. On good track above stream and crossed roughly where stalkers path from Gruinards Lodge descends. Then took line south east through heather to summit. Hard going! Descended over Carn Bhrain and down NE ridge to stream and on outward route. Loads of deer on the hill. A tough day.MichaelF24/07/2019
4 of 8: From Carn Bhrain.ChrisR04/06/2019
Cycled up Strath Rusdale then after Cuinneag.Topographer5716/07/2018
Roadside parking at NH 5476 9083. Progressively deteriorating atv track to NH 5439 9003. Continued on faint track for 200m then took a fairly direct line up and over Breac Leathad and on Carn Bhrain, whence across to here. On descent took a direct line to pick up end of the faint trail (NH 5344 8993). Very tough terrain - high heather and deep snow, perhaps toughest walk of the week. With Carole Engel.jonglew04/04/2018
From the lay-by opposite Gruinards LodgePeterb22/02/2018
From Gruinards. Good path in to ford and then up steep slopes mainly grass. The heather can be generally avoided. Surprisingly complex ridge with huge boulders littering the route. Scotland's answer to Easter Island? Great viewpoint in brilliant weather.Campbell Singer04/05/2017
From Gruinards lodge. Squeezed supervans into the end of a passing place and used old path to get over the intermediate ridge and a steep hard climb up onto the main ridge. Tough ground but once on summit rocks got easier. From top went onto subsidiary summit to East and then took a beeline route back down to the burn at 140m. Found a connecting old syalkers path to get us back to the route in.nordicstar25/07/2016
Quite a nice varied walk, with a useful track for starters.jenx25/07/2016
From Strath Rusdale in heavy rain. The walk along the track to Lochan a'Chairn is unbelievably easy and fast. It was a real surprise to find a tarmac road running dead straight up to the Loch in the middle of this amazing wilderness. The climb onto the ridge is easy, but the walk along the ridge would probably be more pleasurable in good weather with views. Let's just say there are lots of bumps interspersed regularly with peat hags. Had to dust off the compass on the way down, as the ridge is sufficiently vague to require accurate navigation in poor weather. Amazed to find a tented city had grown up back at the Loch.Gill16/06/2016
Running. Sologarbo110302/09/2015
Biked in to camp next to track by footbridge for a few days. Evening ascent along with its Ct neighbour. As noted below, cairn not at summit.dickscroop17/03/2015
From road near Gruinards Lodge.ChrisR24/10/2013
round of 2 carn chuinneag and carn salachaidh,cycled up strath rusdale to base of hills.robertphillips04/10/2013
my birthday!Denise 27/05/2013
selfdavidsbatty15/08/2012
Solo tripInvicta1431/05/2012
alone. Also 25/10/20 CK SheilaS07/05/2012
Solo HFB23/10/2011
Revisit. Fine rocky summit, fine view dominated by Carn Chuinneag. Summit is rocky outcrop, apparently approx 1.5m higher than trig top. 35mi route from Glencalvie, including Chuinneag and Chasteil, and a selection of Graham Tops, on a brilliant clear sunny day.RHW05/05/2008
Walked in from Gruinards Lodge. A fine summit and viewpoint.JohnW04/08/2007
from Bhealaich. S wind in face. Long trudge down and then up to central group of grey boulders protecting column with no FB built in. 12.40. Boulder 60m E was 12' higher.arranc23/06/2005
Solofergie28/03/2004
fine rocky summit. Gruinards Lodge FP from 523921 RHW25/07/2000
Round of Beinn Tharsuinn, Carn Chuinneag and Carn Salachaidh from Glencalvie Lodge.Eddie09/05/1999
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GavinTheobald 318/07/2023
Frogreen08/05/2023
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